The Best Man

Name: The Best Man
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1999-10-22
Duration: 2 h
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Harold Perrineau, Terrence Howard

1999·Movie·R·120 min·★ 6.6(163)

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“The flower arrangements have been ordered. The sleeping arrangements are still being worked out.”

After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new book is loosely based on the lives and loves of his tight-knit group of friends. Harper is set to be best man at his friend Lance's wedding, and all his friends will be in attendance. When an advance copy of the book makes its way into the hands of his ex-flame, Jordan, Harper attempts to keep it under wraps.

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About The Best Man

The Best Man is a 1999 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The cast is led by Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube Free.

The Best Man was produced by Universal Pictures and 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks and made in United States of America. It was released on October 22, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $35 million worldwide.

Director: Malcolm D. Lee
Writers: Malcolm D. Lee
Release date: October 22, 1999
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $9 million
Box office: $35 million
Production: Universal Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks

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The Best Man cast & crew

The Best Man was directed by Malcolm D. Lee and written by Malcolm D. Lee.

The cast features Taye Diggs as Harper Stewart, Morris Chestnut as Lance Sullivan, Nia Long as Jordan Armstrong, Harold Perrineau as Julian Murch, Terrence Howard as Quentin, and Sanaa Lathan as Robyn.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stanley Clarke, cinematography is by Frank Prinzi, and it was produced by Bill Carraro and Sam Kitt.

Is The Best Man worth watching?

The Best Man holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 163 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and comedy, The Best Man is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Best Man

In United States, you can stream The Best Man on Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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